Low-cost airline Flybe has confirmed a further extension of its Cardiff to London service.

The airline first introduced the Cardiff Airport to London City daily service last September in what was envisaged would be a temporary six-week period to coincide with the closure of rail's Severn Tunnel for maintenance work.

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However, due to strong occupancy levels, particularly amongst the business community, the service was continued.

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And now Flybe has confirmed a further extension of the route, which takes just under an hour, by including it in its summer schedule of routes.

The summer season, which starts on March 27, will see with up to two flights daily operating seven days between the two capitals.

Prices start, one way, from £34.99pp including taxes.

Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s chief revenue officer, said: “It is good news for the route that is receiving such positive support from the business community.

"We look forward to seeing demand continuing to grow, to allow it to become a firmly established route on our Cardiff schedule.”

Managing director of Cardiff Airport Debra Barber

Managing director of Cardiff Airport, Debra Barber, said: “This important service has already seen many Welsh business professionals making the journey to London for the day – it’s proving to be a real time saver and an exciting prospect for companies who want to do business in Wales.

“A city service is an important link between both capitals, but it will only continue for as long as our customers support and utilise the route – so I’d encourage everyone to try the service.”

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What passengers think of the Cardiff to London service

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Simon McCann, partner with law firm Blake Morgan, said: “I have found the service to be efficient, dependable and good value for money.

"Particularly useful is the accessibility of Central London from City Airport via DLR. It is very quick to get out of the airport and into Central London and was quicker and less hassle than my usual journey from Paddington.”

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Polly James, breakfast DJ at Capital South Wales: “This service is easy, fuss-free and fast. It only took me 90 minutes to get from my house to London’s 02 Arena for a recent event. On a normal Friday, travelling by car, the trip usually takes a whole day.”

Jeremy Thomas, director with business advisory firm KPMG, said: “This route has proved very useful for colleagues travelling back and forth to our head office location in Canary Wharf, as well as providing a hop onto further locations on from London City.

"It provides a much-needed additional travel option, which was long overdue for the Welsh Capital, it is essential that the Cardiff business community has this additional connectivity option to the East side of London and vice versa in attracting further business visitors to Cardiff."